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mmm, but I think it's reasonable to recognize that the term is being used to convey style. sometimes that's just how words evolve. and when people insist on semantics, they do tend to get called snobs.

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I get what you're saying and maybe in some cases it's someone cashing in, but "8-bit" is definitely a more generic term these days for "retro" video games. I think of it more as a general art style rather than literal 8-bit gaming. It's trendy and nostalgic but I don't see much wrong with that. Some games in that style are really creative, some are shovelware. Like any game out there on Steam or whatever.

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Well, because most of the time it's not beautiful pixel art, for starters.

If you look at actual pixel art by professionals from before 2000 it all looks much better and has more shading, more depth, and more visual interest than any indie game out there. The pixels are smaller, and arranged to not call attention to themselves. There's clear distinction between the foreground and the background, which is not something I take for granted anymore. I'm not saying everything has to be SFIII or Garou: Mark of the Wolves, but....come on.

Basically the only indie game that has actual beautiful pixel art is Shovel Knight, because the devs worked hard on that game.